Ferragosto 3

Ferragosto is an Italian holiday in the middle of August celebrating the working class through good food, drink and company. Emperor Augustus was the first to implement Ferragosto as a gift to hard working citizens. I mark this holiday with a selection of 3 wines paired to the warm evenings ahead.

Begin with fresh Lambrusco from Paltrinieri as friends arrive and get to know one another. Break out the antipasto paired to chill-able Schiava from Weingut Niklas in Alto-Adige, a bright and fragrant red hailing from the Dolomites. Gather around the BBQ and toast one of Italy's oldest winemaking appellations Ciro, with Vumbaca's Ciro Rosso and marvel as it soaks up the char and spice. Salute!

• Paltrinieri 2023 Lambrusco di Sorbara ‘Piria’ Emilia-Romagna
• Weingut Niklas 2023 Schiava Alto-Adige
• Vumbaca 2023 Ciro Rosso Superiore Calabria